4:49 PM,
Dec. 20, 2012

Bridgewater - Deb Perelman chats with a couple of fans after signing copies of her new book for both of them at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, December 16, 2012. (Photo by Augusto F. Menezes/Staff) METRO. B695875122Z.1

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Smitten is the perfect word to describe Franklin Township native Deb Perelman. Clearly in love with her new-found role of cookbook authorship, Perelman exhuded a mutual adoration for her many fans during a two-hour book signing for "The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook" at Barnes & Noble Sunday.

With people lined up before the start time of 2 p.m., Perelman spoke with a sense of familiarity and friendship to each of the more than 100 people who attended the book signing. It is easy to see why Perelman book is now No. 4 on the New York Times bestseller list.

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